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Blanchardville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53516

Lafayette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,152
10/sq mi
$85,324
Median income
$306,600
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blanchardville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53516 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53516 covers 215.2 square miles in Blanchardville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,152 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53516 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,324 (9% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $48,075. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $306,600 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $697 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lafayette County, letting you compare 53516 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 53516

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blanchardville, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53516.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53516, Blanchardville, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,152

Population

215.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53516?

45.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,324

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$48,075

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53516 ranks nationally

Blanchardville, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,324 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,045

Total Housing Units

985

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$306,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$697

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53516 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 165
2021 +13.3% 187
2022 +16.7% 218
2023 +12.8% 246
2024 -2.3% 240

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 53516, employing approximately 302 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,645,000.

40

Businesses

302

Employees

$17.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 15.0%
Retail trade 5 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 53516 vs 53504 →

ZIP 53516 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53516 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53516 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53516 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53504 Argyle, WI 2,084 6.7 mi
53544 Hollandale, WI 800 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

53530 standard
Darlington, WI
Pop: 4,566
53586 standard
Shullsburg, WI
Pop: 2,284
53504 standard
Argyle, WI
Pop: 2,084
53510 standard
Belmont, WI
Pop: 1,482
53803 standard
Benton, WI
Pop: 1,306
53587 standard
South Wayne, WI
Pop: 1,290

Related Areas

Lafayette County Blanchardville, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53516 in? ▼
ZIP code 53516 (Blanchardville) is located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53516? ▼
ZIP code 53516 in Blanchardville, WI has a population of 2,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53516? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53516 is $85,324, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53516? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53516 is $306,600, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53516? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53516 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53516? ▼
ZIP code 53516 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53516? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53516 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53516? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53516 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53516? ▼
In ZIP code 53516, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53516? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53516 is 34.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53516? ▼
In ZIP code 53516, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53516? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53516 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.